Romantic Danube River Cruise

Private Tour | Cruises | General interest

8 Days & 7 Nights• From £2,345

Take a leisurely 7-night journey along the Danube river. Travel from Vilshofen
in Germany, through Austria and Slovakia to Budapest. Relax on board the boat and, at each destination, enjoy the escorted tours on offer to learn about the varying history and culture of the cities you pass through.

2016 Superior private from £2,345

Superior private tour in brief

Day 1: To Vilshofen

Fly from the UK to Munich. Transfer and board an Aria or Concerto River Ships cruise vessel for a 7-night cruise. (D)

Day 2: Vilshofen & Passau

Morning at leisure in Vilshofen's old town. Afternoon walking tour of the 2,000-year-old city of Passau, which is noted for its gothic and Italian baroque architecture, and St Stephen's Cathedral, home to one of the world's largest pipe organs. (B, L, D)

Day 3: Linz

Morning arrival into Linz. Here there are three different included tours to choose from. Options include a visit to Gmunden, a tour of Cesky Krumlov which is located in the south of the Czech Republic, or visit locations made famous by The Sound of Music located in and around Salzburg. (B, L, D)

Day 4: Weissenkirchen, Melk & Dürnstein

Morning cruise through the narrow Strudengau en route to Weissenkirchen. On arrival, transfer to Melk, tour the magnificent and historic Benedictine abbey, one of Europe's largest baroque monasteries and which has survived as an active Benedictine monastery since its foundation. It was the inspiration for the novel The Name of the Rose. Afternoon cruise to Krems. On arrival, transfer by coach to the city of Dürnstein for a city tour. Dinner on board followed by a visit to a local winery for a tasting. (B, L, D)

Day 5: Vienna

Morning tour of the Austrian capital, Vienna. View the the Opera House, the Ringstrasse and St Stephen's Cathedral. Afternoon at leisure or take an optional tour to Schönbrunn Palace and perhaps a Mozart and Strauss concert this evening. (B, L, D)

Day 6: Bratislava

Morning city tour of Bratislava including the Mirbach Palace. An alternative city tour will allow you to learn about the history of the city with the focus on its communist past. Afternoon at leisure. (B, L, D)

Morning at leisure. Early afternoon transfer to the airport for a flight to the UK. (B)

Meal basis

As per itinerary – B: Breakfast,
L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.

Important information

Superior Tour

Based on a 4-star cruise vessel.

Non-Exclusive Group Tour

The transfers and
excursions relevant to the cruise are operated as
a group with other passengers who may or may
not be Cox & Kings clients. Cox & Kings is acting
as an agent on behalf of APT River Cruises and
its cancellation conditions will apply. Please
contact Cox & Kings for details.

Cabin upgrade supplements per person

Price per person based on Category F twin cabin with window suite on Piano deck

Concerto Class River Ships

Excellent service and exceptional comfort. There is a
wide choice of cabin categories, ranging from
standard cabins at 19.5 sq metres in size, to
suites with balconies and the Owner’s Suite,
which features a twin balcony. All cabins are
designed in a contemporary style.
Guests have a choice of seven dining options,
from the exclusive Erlebnis Chef’s Table
restaurant to casual dining in the main lounge,
alfresco dining and private dining in the wine
rooms. All meals are included on the cruise
(breakfast, lunch and dinner) with house wine,
draught beer and soft drinks served with lunch
and dinner. Health and wellness amenities
include a heated swimming pool on the sun
deck, fitness centre and sauna.

Tour detail

Superior private tour accommodation

The Concerto Class river vessels offer excellent service and exceptional comfort. There is a wide choice of cabin categories, ranging from standard cabins at 19.5 sq metres in size, to suites with balconies and the Owner's Suite, which features a twin balcony. All cabins are designed in a contemporary style. Guests may enjoy fine dining from a choice of seven unique options, including the exclusive Erlebnis Chef's Table restaurant to casual dining in the main lounge, alfresco dining and private dining in the wine rooms. All meals are included on the cruise (breakfast, lunch and
dinner) with house wine, draught beer and soft drinks served with lunch and dinner. Health and wellness amenities include a heated swimming pool on the sun deck, a fitness centre and...

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Superior private tour flights

Upgrades & regional air connections

Regional air connections are available from within the UK. Please contact your travel consultant for current prices from your nearest city.
We can also arrange flights from overseas, simply give us a call to find out more.

Important information

If you choose to take the tour without flights arranged through Cox & Kings, please contact one of our travel consultants prior to booking the flights to ensure that you are aware of the tour timings and all the implications of not booking through us. We strongly advise you not to book flights independently of Cox & Kings if significant charges would apply in case of cancellation.